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sport vs off road

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Fire Taco Fighter, Jan 29, 2014.

  1. Jan 29, 2014 at 8:13 PM
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    Fire Taco Fighter

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    Whats the difference between a TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road.
    Anything suspension wise?
     
  2. Jan 29, 2014 at 9:31 PM
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    Sport comes with body colored bumpers, mirrors, and a non functioning hood scoop. If you are looking at a 4x4 it doesn't come with ATRAC

    Off Road doesn't come with body colored rear bumper, mirrors, or hood scoop but the 4x4 does come with ATRAC.
     
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  3. Jan 29, 2014 at 9:32 PM
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    Suspension wise, sport has 4 leaf pack, off road is 3. Spring rate is a little stiffer on the sports as well. Other than that they're the same.
     
  4. Jan 29, 2014 at 9:33 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Sport ~ DCLB or DCSB or AC
    Offroad ~ DCSB or AC
     
  5. Jan 29, 2014 at 9:35 PM
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    OR = Locker, chrome grill/rear bumper, A-TRAC, only available in DCSB or AC configuration, hill start assist, 16" wheels.

    Sport = Color matched grill, bumpers, mirrors, door handles, decorative scoop, 17" wheels
     
  6. Jan 29, 2014 at 9:37 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    ATRAC only on 4x4 models
     
  7. Jan 29, 2014 at 9:40 PM
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    Aye, good point.
     
  8. Jan 29, 2014 at 9:57 PM
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    Sport front springs are linear, offroad front springs are progressive. Also, different braking system on the offroads to support the ATRAC
     
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    Well said sir.
     
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    Damn... now you make me look at my truck in a completely different way
     
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    This is the best summary I've ever read.
     
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    Well Put!
     
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    Um, yeah....that's signature material. Taken!
     
  14. Jan 30, 2014 at 8:24 AM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Retarded
     
  15. Jan 30, 2014 at 8:33 AM
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    Yes, but they both will do it.

    That's all I am saying.
     
  16. Jan 30, 2014 at 8:56 AM
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    Agreed.
     
  17. Jan 30, 2014 at 8:58 AM
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    not really , but whatever props up your ego
     
  18. Jan 30, 2014 at 9:32 AM
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    Threads like this are always funny to me. Seems inevitable somebody says something like what Beavis0076 said. Then the sport guys get upset and the off road guys respond in kind.


    Pretty predictable.


    I try not to be biased, although I will admit I have my favorites as we all should. But seems like the bottom line is this.


    Most people like the looks of the sport better (not all buy most I know I am one of the few who don't like painted bumpers on trucks), it has options on it to make it look better. The off road has more options to make it go better.
     
  19. Jan 30, 2014 at 9:34 AM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Some people don't want a double cab with a 5' bed

    Not sure how that's so hard to understand
     
  20. Jan 30, 2014 at 9:41 AM
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    02Duck manuals make it better

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    Good point.
     

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